05/05/2025 Courier
General News
Important Dates and Events
May 5-9- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6,7,8– Seniors’ Final Exams
May 8- Elementary Spring Concert (details below)
May 9– Senior Picnic
May 10-17– Senior Trip
May 14– 6th & 7th Henry Ford Museum
May 20– Senior Award Night
May 21– K5 Last Day
May 22– Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Bible Church, Flushing
May 23– Commencement, Class of 2025 at Cornerstone Baptist, Swartz Creek
May 26– NO School
May 27– MS/HS Awards at 1:40 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria, information coming soon
May 28– HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m
May 29– HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m
May 30– LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – HS Exams, School out at NOON
June 1 – Enrollment deadline to ensure a seat in class for the 2025-2026 school year
Enrollment for the 2025-2026
- Enrollment is completed online through FACTS Family Portal*.
- Enrollment completed before June 1 ensures a seat in classes.
*Please note: If you are receiving reminder emails about re-enrollment, the enrollment packet has not been submitted and therefore your child’s enrollment is incomplete. Please be sure to check your Family Portal and call the administrative office with any questions.
Raise Right Gift Card Program
The next order date will be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6. This will be the last order for physical cards for the school year. If you haven’t taken advantage of this great program please visit our website: https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#resources. Once signed up, you can order e-gift cards with a linked account at any time.
Summer Tutoring – If you have a child who would benefit from extra help in math, reading, or language/grammar, please contact Michelle Armbrust at marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com.
Little Leaders
CLOSED May 30th
Little Leaders will be closed Friday May 30th for a staff development day. There will be no AM or PM latchkey that day. We reopen for our summer program Monday, June 2nd.
Daycare/Latchkey Billing Reminder
Please remember that all daycare/latchkey accounts are billed and paid through the ProCare system, not FACT SIS. If your child has attended daycare or latchkey, you will receive an email with your statement. If you have not received any statements, please contact Mrs. Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com.
All outstanding balances in daycare and latchkey will need to be paid in full by May 30, 2025 to avoid a late charge. If you have any questions about an outstanding balance, please contact Mrs. Britton before May 30.
Summer Program
We are now on a wait list for our summer program that begins Monday, June 2nd at 7:00 am. If you have not turned in your summer contract, please do so ASAP! Email Mrs. Kubczak for any questions at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com.
Daycare/Preschool Enrollment
We are taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our K2, K3, or K4 program, please contact Mrs. Kubczak at kkubczak@geneseechristianschool.com to schedule a tour.
ProCare App
Please be sure you are signing your child in and out on our ProCare app by using the QR code posted in each classroom. Be sure to turn on your notifications for the app as this is our main form of communication.
Elementary
Elementary Spring Concert this Thursday, May 8
Our 1st – 5th graders are working hard to prepare for our Spring Concert on May 8. It will be held at South Baptist Church at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Please check the email you received for what to wear, it is grade specific.
It’s Spring!
Our playground will be muddy for the next several weeks. Please send boots, extra socks and outerwear with your child to keep them dry.
Field Day
Elementary Field Day will be Wednesday, May 28. Look for more information coming home in folders today.
Kindergarten Enrollment (K5)
Do you know someone who has a five year old ready for Kindergarten? We want to meet families personally and take them on their own tour of the school. Invite them to call and schedule a tour, or click here to submit an inquiry for more information: https://geneseechristianschool.com/info/#admissions
Summer Math and Reading Picnic
Students who completed Summer Math and Reading from last summer will be scheduled to go with Mrs. Arnst on a picnic soon!
Summer Tutoring- Elementary
Mrs. Brewer, a former GCS elementary teacher, is offering one-on-one tutoring this summer to students in pre-K through 5th grade. Limited spots are available! Sessions will be held at Cornerstone Baptist in Swartz Creek. Contact Mrs. Brewer for more information at brewtam1010@gmail.com
🏀🏐⚽️ Summer Sports Camps ⚽️🏐🏀
Soccer, volleyball and basketball camps are being scheduled for this summer! Please see the Athletics section below.
Middle/High School
Bible Project THANK YOU
Thank you to all the GCS families that helped support this year’s Bible project. Many helped with snacks for Fun Fridays in addition to the famous “Bucks for Bibles” jeans days. Because of you, GCS was able to finish our 28th year strong by putting together 40,000 copies of John and Romans in record time. This brings the total number of Bibles GCS has provided to 910,000. You have been a vital part to the gospel being spread throughout the world. Please pray for those in the Philippines who will be receiving this year’s Scriptures.
AP TESTING for Juniors and Seniors – May 7, 8, 22, 23
AP students testing this week: Check your email for important instructions and reminders.
All AP tests will be taken at GCS. The morning exams begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. exam. Afternoon exams begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. Students MUST not be late or miss school on the day of the exam. These tests are from the College Board and MAY NOT be given at a different time other than what is listed below.
English Literature- Wednesday, May 7, at 8:00 a.m.
Statistics- Thursday, May 8, at 8:00 a.m.
Calculus- Thursday, May 22, at noon
Psychology- Friday, May 23, at noon
Creation Trip – Fall 2025
7th and 8th graders – Enrollment forms and deposits were due today.
Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com
Scheduling 2025/2026 – Online Course Requests Open Until May 30
Course Requests for students are open on Family Portal and Student Portal. Mrs. Mein will be meeting with students in grades 6th-11th to choose classes for the upcoming school year.
Athletics
Girls Soccer, Boys Baseball, and Boys Golf please see spring athletic calendar for details GCSSPRINGSPORTSSCHEDULE ←Use Link for Practice & Game Schedule Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.
Spring Soccer Game Help Needed:
Game Help Needed! The athletic department appreciates your help in making our home games a success. At each home game, our Soldiers need volunteers. We need volunteers for the admission gate. Please sign up using SignUpGenius link SpringSoccerGateSignUp
Bonus: This is something we ask of parents to volunteer at all levels. Any volunteer help allows you and your immediate family to get into the game for free that evening!
🏀🏐⚽️ Summer Sports Camps ⚽️🏐🏀
Summer sports camps are being scheduled for this summer!
- Basketball Camp will be June 10-12
- Volleyball Camp is scheduled for July 8-10
More information to follow
Fall Sport Sign Ups:
Sign Up sheets for fall sports will be inside the athletic office next week. Sign ups for JH Girls Volleyball, HS Girls Volleyball, JH Boys Soccer, HS Boys Soccer, JH and HS Cross Country.
Mark Your Calendars: Coach Anderson is planning for next year’s HS Boys Soccer season! See details below:
- Conditioning: August 5th-7th
- First Practice / Tryouts: August 11th
Sports Athletic Physicals🩺 :
If your student is planning to participate in fall sports please make sure they have turned in a completed MHSAA sports physical signed by a physician dated on or after April 15, 2025. Current physicals are required on file before coming to first practice. This applies to high school and middle school sports. Forms must be on file at the school athletic office before try-outs, practices, or games.
Physical forms are TWO pages – access using this link: HSAA24-25PhysicalForm or pick up at the HS office.
Sports Fee
Each student athlete must pay the following sports fee per athlete/per sport/per season. These fees should be turned in by cash or check made payable to GCS to the Athletic Office before the first game.
➽➽Varsity – $150.00 ➽➽JV – $125.00 ➽➽ Junior High – $100.00 ➽➽ Jet League – $50.00
Soccer
Junior High Girls Soccer (7th-8th): April – May
Junior High Boys Soccer (7th-8th): August – October
Varsity Boys Soccer: August – November
Varsity Girls Soccer: March – June
Volleyball
JV Girls Volleyball: August – October
Varsity Girls Volleyball: August – November
Junior High Girls Volleyball (7th-8th): August – September
Cross Country
Cross Country Girls/Boys (7th-12th): August – October
Basketball
6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball: October – December
6th Grade Boys Jet League Basketball: January – March
Junior High Girls Basketball (7th-8th): October – December
Junior High Boys Basketball (7th-8th): January – February
JV Boys Basketball: November – March
Varsity Girls Basketball: November – March
Varsity Boys Basketball: November – March
Baseball
Junior High Boys Baseball (7th-8th): April – May
Varsity Boys Baseball: March – June
Golf
Varsity Boys Golf (9th-12th): April – May